CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ FOR IBPS RRB&PO:26TH AUGUST:2017

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CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ FOR IBPS RRB&PO:26TH AUGUST:2017

Q.1) Which of the following organisation has constituted a task force on Artificial Intelligence for the country’s Economic Transformation?

a) RBI

b) MEA

c) GOI

d) IREDA

e) NABARD

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GOI

Q.2) Name the head of the panel that will comprise of experts, academics, researchers and industry leaders and also explore the possibilities to leverage Artificial Intelligence for development across various fields.

a) S. Kamakoti

b) L. Kamakoti

c) K. Kamakoti

d) Kamakoti

e) R. Kamakoti

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Kamakoti

Q.3) Which of the following satellite has been scheduled by ISRO for its next launch using the rocket PSLV-C39 from Sriharikotta on the 31st of August?

a) IRNSS-1G

b) IRNSS-1H

c) IRNSS-1I

d) IRNSS-1J

e) IRNSS-1K

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IRNSS-1H

Q.4) Which of the following state has celebrated the Nuakhai Juhar?

a) Assam

b) Uttar Pradesh

c) Haryana

d) Bihar

e) Odisha

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Odisha

Q.5) Which of the following state has introduced a new internet based software ‘Eronet’, launched by the Election Commission of India?

a) Assam

b) Uttar Pradesh

c) Haryana

d) Bihar

e) Odisha

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Assam

Q.6) Name the portal that is already in use before a new internet based software ‘Eronet’ introduced by the Election Commission of India.

a) nvsp.com

b) nvsp.in

c) nvsp.net

d) nvsp.edu

e) nvsp.org

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nvsp.in

Q.7) How many lakh smart meters had put out a mega tender for procurement in July, which would help in reducing AT&C losses, power theft and also help in monitoring of round the clock power supply eventually leading to greater efficiency and 24X7 power for all by EESL?

a) 25 lakh

b) 35 lakh

c) 40 lakh

d) 45 lakh

e) 50 lakh

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50 lakh

Q.8) In which of the following state meters are being procured for implementation of smart grid projects by Energy Efficiency Services Ltd. (EESL), under the Ministry of Power, Government of India?

A) Uttar Pradesh

B) Haryana

C) Rajasthan

a) Only A

b) Only B

c) Only C

d) Both A and B

e) Both B and C

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Both A and B

Q.9) Who has released the Department of Administrative Reforms and Grievances (DARPG)’s Grievance Study Analysis of 20 Ministries?

a) Narendra Modi

b) Rajnath Singh

c) Arun Jaitley

d) Radha Mohan Singh

e) Jitendra Singh

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Jitendra Singh

Q.10) Which of the following state government has unveiled a statue of Sanjukta Panigrahi on her 74th Birth anniversary as a mark of respect to the state’s foremost exponents?

a) Assam

b) Uttar Pradesh

c) Haryana

d) Bihar

e) Odisha

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Odisha

Q.11) Which of the following Minister sought steps by the Centre to find a site for setting up a memorial to commemorate the Paika rebellion of 1817?

a) Narendra Modi

b) Dharmendra Pradhan

c) Arun Jaitley

d) Radha Mohan Singh

e) Jitendra Singh

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Dharmendra Pradhan

Q.12) Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan sought steps by the Centre to find a site at Barunei Fort near Khurda in coordination with which Government for setting up a memorial to commemorate the Paika rebellion of 1817?

a) Assam

b) Uttar Pradesh

c) Haryana

d) Bihar

e) Odisha

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Odisha

Q.13) Which of the following state government has decided to build an Eco-Park on over 34 acres of land reclaimed from encroachers in the state’s Rajouri district?

a) Assam

b) Uttar Pradesh

c) Jammu & Kashmir

d) Bihar

e) Haryana

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Jammu & Kashmir

Q.14) In which of the following district administration has decided to sanction 50 new green-fuel stations in Millennium City?

a) Faridabad

b) Gurugram

c) Panipat

d) Mahendragarh

e) Jhajjar

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Gurugram

Q.15) Who held comprehensive talks with his Nepalese counterpart Sher Bahadur Deuba in a joint statement the two leaders expressed satisfaction over the excellent state of India-Nepal relations?

a) Narendra Modi

b) Rajnath Singh

c) Arun Jaitley

d) Radha Mohan Singh

e) Jitendra Singh

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Narendra Modi

Q.16) Which of the following country is being slapped by United States with strong financial sanctions, barring banks from any new deals with the government?

a) Venezuela

b) North Korea

c) South Korea

d) UK

e) China

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Venezuela

Q.17) Which country has signed a memo ordering to ban recruiting transgender individuals in the military?

a) USA

b) UK

c) Germany

d) Japan

e) China

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USA

Q.18) Which country has banned North Korean individuals and enterprises from doing new business in the country, in line with United Nations Security Council sanctions?

a) USA

b) UK

c) Germany

d) Japan

e) China

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China

Q.19) Which of the following country has banned North Korean individuals and enterprises from doing new business in the country, in line with United Nations Security Council sanctions?

A) China

B) Japan

C) United States

a) Only A

b) Only B

c) Only C

d) Both A and B

e) All A, B and C

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All A, B and C

Q.20) The Gurugram district administration has decided to sanction 50 new green-fuel stations in Millennium City in the next ______ years to control rising air pollution.

a) One

b) Two

c) Three

d) Four

e) Five

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Three

Q.21) Festival of India being organised in ______ from 31 August to 9 September 2017.

a) New York

b) London

c) Italy

d) Brazil

e) China

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Brazil

Q.22) DHFL Pramerica Life Insurance Company has signed on Kerala-based ______ Bank as its bancassurance partner, under which the latter will distribute retail and group life insurance products to its customers across 260 branches in India.

a) North Malabar Gramin Bank

b) Federal Bank

c) Dhanlaxmi Bank

d) Kerala Gramin Bank

e) Palai Central Bank

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Dhanlaxmi Bank

Q.23) How many crore penalty has been imposed by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Idea Cellular for overcharging subscribers for calls?

a) One crore

b) Two crore

c) Three crore

d) Four crore

e) Five crore

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Three crore

Q.24) The government restricted imports of gold and silver items from which country in a bid to check spurt in inbound shipments of precious metals from that country.

a) Venezuela

b) North Korea

c) South Korea

d) UK

e) China

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South Korea

Q.25) Which of the following software giant is extending its successful Station program to Indonesia, according to TechCrunch. The company is partnering with internet service providers (ISPs), venue owners, and system integrators in Indonesia to provide consumers with free access to Wi-Fi at railway stations, universities, and other public areas?

a) Microsoft

b) IBM

c) Infosys

d) Oracle

e) Google

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Google

Q.26) Who has been appointed as social secretary to President Ram Nath Kovind?

a) Rakesh Kumar Jaiswal

b) Randeep Kumar Jaiswal

c) Ranvir Kumar Jaiswal

d) Randhir Kumar Jaiswal

e) Ranveer Kumar Jaiswal

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Randhir Kumar Jaiswal

Q.27) Which country Trade Minister to lead ‘Business Week’ in India with the focus on strengthening collaboration in agri-business and food, higher education and research and smart cities and infrastructure?

a) USA

b) UK

c) Australia

d) Japan

e) China

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Australia

Q.28) Name the Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment who will lead ‘Business Week’ in India.

a) Steven Cooper

b) Steven Ciobo

c) Steven Charles

d) Steven Collins

e) Steven Cobo

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Steven Ciobo

Q.29) Which of the following is the Asia’s Richest Man according to Forbes list recently?

a) Jack Ma

b) Ma Huateng

c) No Huain

d) Jack Fo

e) Farah Ma

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Jack Ma

Q.30) Who ended his track career in thrilling fashion with victory in the 5,000m at the Diamond League final while world 100m champion Justin Gatlin slumped to defeat?

a) Mo Farah

b) Paul Chelimo

c) Muktar Edris

d) Usain Bolt

e) Justin Oslo

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Mo Farah

Q.31) Which of the following country’s cricket board has named Chamara Kapugedara as the captain of cricket team for third and fourth ODI matches against India?

a) Australia

b) West Indies

c) Pakistan

d) Sri Lanka

e) Bangladesh

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Q.32) Which of the following country will host 2018 ITTF Team World Cup?

a) Scotland

b) Poland

c) Australia

d) Russia

e) England

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England

Q.33) Which of the following organisation organizes Tiranga Yatra – Commemoration of 75th anniversary of the Quit India Movement in Mumbai?

a) RBI

b) MEA

c) EPFO

d) IREDA

e) NABARD

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EPFO

Q.34) Name the other public sector operator to whom Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has imposed a penalty of almost Rs.3 crore for overcharging subscribers for calls.

A) VTNL

B) MTNL

C) BSNL

a) Only A

b) Only B

c) Only C

d) Both A and B

e) Both B and C

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Both B and C

Q.35) A Festival of India is being organized in Brazil from 31 August-9 September 2017. The Festival will showcase diverse Indian culture, i.e. classical dances, literature, cuisine and Exhibition on ______.